Erasmo Seguín
Deceased Person
1782 – 1857
Who was Erasmo Seguín?
Juan Jose Maria Erasmo Seguín was a prominent citizen and politician in San Antonio de Bexar in the 19th century. From 1807 until 1835, Seguín served as head postmaster of San Antonio, Texas. After Mexico achieved independence from Spain, Seguín was named the sole representative from Texas to the constitutional convention. He helped to draft the Constitution of 1824 and was a major influence in the addition of a general colonization provision. Seguín assisted Stephen F. Austin in choosing land for the first colony of American settlers to immigrate to Texas. He later supported the Texas Revolution, providing political as well as material support.
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- Born
- May 26, 1782
San Antonio - Also known as
- Erasmo Seguin
- Lived in
- San Antonio
- Died
- Oct 30, 1857
Floresville
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on July 23, 2013
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